Switch 2 launch slate

Nintendo’s Switch 2 lineup is starting to look less like a tech demo and more like a release calendar. New dates this week added Annapurna ports, a Splatoon spinoff, and a same-day upgrade for Dinkum. (nintendoeverything.com) Annapurna Interactive said Stray hits Switch 2 on May 28, 2026, followed by To a T on May 29 and Wanderstop later in 2026. Nintendo Everything reported Stray’s Switch 2 version adds 4K visuals, a higher frame rate, and mouse controls. (nintendoeverything.com) Nintendo said Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, 2026, as a Switch 2 exclusive. The company’s new trailer says players team up with Deep Cut to explore islands, salvage treasure, and fight Salmonids. (nintendo.com) Another addition lands sooner: Sektori is listed for Switch 2 on May 14, 2026. Nintendo Everything said the eShop listing describes it as a twin-stick shooter with a campaign plus Classic, Gates, and Assault modes. (nintendoeverything.com) Dinkum is already available in a Switch 2 Edition, and owners of the original Switch version can upgrade at no charge. Krafton also released the game’s “Animal Tracks” update on Nintendo platforms the same day, adding animal breeding, new animals, and a customizable train mount. (nintendoeverything.com) The pattern in these announcements is straightforward: Nintendo is filling the first months of Switch 2 with both exclusives and enhanced ports. That gives the system first-party software like Splatoon Raiders while also giving publishers a reason to resell or refresh games that already exist elsewhere. (nintendo.com) (nintendoeverything.com) The upgrade language also shows how Nintendo and publishers are handling the jump from Switch to Switch 2. Dinkum is using a free upgrade, while other Switch 2 releases across the platform are appearing as separate editions or paid upgrade packs, according to Nintendo Everything’s roundup of current pricing. (nintendoeverything.com 1) (nintendoeverything.com 2) For players, the immediate takeaway is a staggered slate: May 14 for Sektori, May 28 for Stray, May 29 for To a T, and July 23 for Splatoon Raiders, with Wanderstop still set for 2026. That is enough to keep new dates landing even before Nintendo fills in the rest of the year. (nintendoeverything.com 1) (nintendoeverything.com 2) (nintendo.com)